Medway · London and the South East
Church Street Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Church Street, with photographs and a written report.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Questions from Church Street
How do I find out if my home in Church Street is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is the coastal weather around Church Street hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Church Street?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Flat roof survey in Church Street
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. If you are worried about dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and leaks around rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber alike.
Older buildings in small places like Church Street may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Church Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
Also near Church Street
Other services in Church Street
What a flat roof survey looks like in Church Street
Church Street is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take a building like Higham Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Church Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Surveys in Church Street work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Medway, we cover Church Street and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Lower Higham (1 mile south), Cliffe Woods (1 mile east), Mockbeggar (2 miles south-east), Higham (2 miles south) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Church Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers pub. The closest station to Church Street is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles south. Nearby you will also find Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
When to book a survey in Church Street
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Common reasons to book include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
With Temple Manor about 3.6 miles south, the area around Church Street has a long history. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Prices for flat roof surveys in Church Street
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Church Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Why act early in Church Street
A small split in a flat roof is normally a modest job when it is found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. For older village homes like those around Church Street, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week